Waterflow NZ ECONOTREAT Owner's Manual

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Advanced Secondary Treatment
Aerated Wastewater System
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ET-Owners Manual-241211

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  • Page 1 Advanced Secondary Treatment Aerated Wastewater System Owner’s Manual ET-Owners Manual-241211...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EconoTreat Wastewater Systems Owner’s Manual Contents To the Owner ..................3 WaterFlow NZ Ltd Warranty ............4 Components of Your Wastewater Septic System .... 5 Service Agent Role ................. 6 Owner Care Role................7 Effects of Household Cleaning Chemicals ......10 Substitutes For Household Cleaning Chemicals ....
  • Page 3: To The Owner

    EconoTreat Wastewater Systems Owner’s Manual To the Owner Thank you for choosing an EconoTreat System to treat and care for your on-site sewage and wastewater. Your EconoTreat System is fully automatic in operation and requires little owner intervention to ensure years of service.
  • Page 4: Waterflow Nz Ltd Warranty

    EconoTreat Wastewater Systems Owner’s Manual WaterFlow NZ Ltd Warranty WATERFLOW NZ LTD warrants that the Waterflow NZ System will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the following periods from the date of installation, under the following conditions: 1.
  • Page 5: Components Of Your Wastewater Septic System

    EconoTreat Wastewater Systems Owner’s Manual Components of Your Wastewater Septic System Primary Chamber / Tank Influent enters the chamber via the source whereby scum and solids capable of settling are separated from the raw influent. Primary treated effluent flows through a transfer port to the aeration tank. This primary tank will also act as a storage chamber for sludge returned from the Clarification Chamber.
  • Page 6: Service Agent Role

    Owner’s Manual Service Agent Role Your EconoTreat System requires annual service and maintenance inspections unless otherwise specified by local regulations. This will need to be done by our trained technicians. We will phone to arrange a suitable time to attend to your servicing needs.
  • Page 7: Owner Care Role

    4. Notify your approved service provider of any issues Intermittent Use There are no precautions to take. Your EconoTreat can be left to function automatically for 6 to 12 months. However, if you are likely to be away from home for more than six months you may like to contact our office, so we can make a routine check.
  • Page 8 EconoTreat Wastewater Systems Owner’s Manual Inspection Checklist When checking the system operation, take particular note of; 1. Remove and clean outlet filter every 3-4 months. 2. Field performance, particularly looking for any undue odours or effluent breakout (flush field lines 2–3 monthly).
  • Page 9 EconoTreat Wastewater Systems Owner’s Manual Care for your Land Application System (LAS / Disposal Field) Your disposal field is an important part of your wastewater system. Here are a few things you should do to maintain it: • Flush driplines regularly – every 3 months recommended •...
  • Page 10: Effects Of Household Cleaning Chemicals

    EconoTreat Wastewater Systems Owner’s Manual Effects of Household Cleaning Chemicals Use of many cleaning chemicals in facilities served by on-site disposal systems, can result in high concentrations of the constituents in those cleaning agents being discharged into the receiving soils. These chemicals and constituents can have a massive impact on the quality and condition of the receiving soils over time.
  • Page 11: Substitutes For Household Cleaning Chemicals

    EconoTreat Wastewater Systems Owner’s Manual Substitutes For Household Cleaning Chemicals Use of the following readily biodegradable substitutes for common potentially harmful household cleaning chemicals will reduce the stress on any wastewater system, significantly enhance the performance of the whole system and increase the life of the land application system, while reducing the potential effects of the receiving soils.
  • Page 12: Do's And Don'ts

    • Discard any drugs down the sink or toilet • Alter or add any part of your system without Waterflow NZ LTD’s approval www.waterflow.co.nz | 0800 628 356 | sales@waterflow.co.nz...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    EconoTreat Wastewater Systems Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting To ensure the most effective operation of your EconoTreat System you should familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual. The EconoTreat has been designed to include additional safety margins and minor mishaps and normal household usage will not usually affect the operation of the system.
  • Page 14 EconoTreat Wastewater Systems Owner’s Manual Problem Potential Cause(s) Remedial Action(s) Persistent odours Too much water usage Add biologic starter pack Excessive chemicals in use Install water saving devices Gully traps dried out or non- Stop fats, oils, and grease going...
  • Page 15 Need a hand? We’re here to help. 0800 628 356 www.waterflow.co.nz sales@waterflow.co.nz...

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